Dr.RAj Kumar-The vetern Kannada actor

Dr.Raj Kumar-With traditional Mysore turban,at one of the numerous facilitations functions he attended in his life time

Raj kumar,as hero in one of his best films-Mayra, as King Mayura varma

Dr.Raj-When he was younger,in one of his more than 200 films

Dr.Raj, with actress Arathi,in a black and white film

The matinee idol Raj, in another film

Puneet-Youngest of the three acter sons of Dr.Raj Kumar,Who is now the hero in demand

Dr Raj Kumar was a famous Kannada film actor. He was well versed in acting. He has performed in more than 230 films and has sang hundreds of songs. He is well known for his character roles. He was the matinee idol of Kannada film and won the hearts of crores of Kannadigas.He worked in films for 50 years.He is immortal in the heart of those who have seen his films.Perhaps he is the only actor in India who has acted acted in only one language.He was the first film actor to be awarded honorary doctorate by a university in India.

And, he had gone to school just for 4-5 years!

Raj kumar’s original name was-Muthuraj.He was born on April 24,1929. at Gajanur,a backward village very near to the Tamilnadu border, in Karnataka.His father-Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah (first word indicates the name of his native village) was a celebrated theatre artist. Raj,inherited his talent from his father. His mother was Lakshmamma.

Raj, first made his entry to the theatre, as an actor in then famous ‘Gubbi Company’.His early professional life was o much difficult. He had less income.

His first film was ‘Bedara Kannappa’,the story of a devotee of Shiva.His film career was an enchanting one.

He married Parvathamma,who, in later years was a good adviser and manager to him.

They got three sons –Shivaraj, Raghavendra, and Puneeth.All of them are great actors now in the film field.

Dr.Raj was unfortunately abducted by notorious decoit- Veerappan, on July 30, 2000.Was kept as hostage for 109 days. The whole state was shook by this. Later he was left unharmed. Raj died on April 12th,2006, at the age of 77.

Comments 9 comments

Great Hub about Great Kannada actor Rajkumar. I like him very much and prayed God once he was kidnapped by Veerappan. But, now he is no more! All the photos of this Great actor are very nice! Thanks a lot!

kiran (mumbai) 6 years ago

i am the great fan of DR.RAJKUMAR

we miss him really

prasadjain 6 years ago from Tumkur Author

Thanks to you both

jackie 6 years ago

final i can say he is god for me jai annavru

Rajesh 5 years ago

One of the legend of Karnataka.... No one can replace his presence in Karnataka.... Great actor and more than that great human being who called his fans as "abimani devarugalu" (fans are like god)

Rajesh 5 years ago

One of the legend of Karnataka.... No one can replace his presence in Karnataka.... Great actor and more than that great human being who called his fans as "abimani devarugalu" (fans are like god)

prasadjain 4 years ago from Tumkur Author

Thanks to all those who appreciated this hub.

ananthram_1969@yahoo.co.in 4 years ago

I HAVE GOT INSPIRED BY WATCHING HIS MOVIES,THEIR WAS A MESSAGE IN EVERY FILM HE DID,HIS FANS LIKED HIS SIMPLYCITY,HIS SONGS ARE SUPER,HE WAS THE ICON OF KARNATAKA

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